Recent literature suggests that pediatric patients take longer to recover from mild traumatic brain injury compared to adults, and persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) after 1 month occur in up to 30% of children after minor head injury. These children can and should be identified in the ED based on the PPCS clinical risk score. In this EM Cases main e ... Show More
Jun 24
Ep 205 Leading from the Inside Out: Building Teams, Trust and Purpose in Emergency Medicine
In this podcast, with Dr. Thom Mayer, Dr. Carolyn Snider and Dr. Howard Ovens, on leading from the inside out, we cover foundational principles, practical habits, and transformative insights that can make any member of an ED team a more effective, compassionate, and adaptive lead ... Show More
1h 38m
Jun 3
EM Quick Hits 65 Occipital Nerve Block, PoCUS in Pulmonary Embolism, Myelopathy, Team Resuscitation, Incidental Neutropenia, Peer Programs
On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Dr. Mathew MacArther on Occipital Nerve Block, Dr. Ian Chernoff on PoCUS in Pulmonary Embolism, Dr. Hans Rosenberg on Myelopathy, Dr. Shawn Segeren on Team Resuscitation, Dr. Brit Long on Incidental Neutropenia and Dr. Kylie Booth on Peer Pr ... Show More
1h 8m
Apr 1
Ep 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm
How do you predict which intermediate-risk patients will suddenly deteriorate? What role do risk scores, biomarkers, imaging, and hemodynamics play in decision-making? Should these patients receive anticoagulation alone, or is thrombolysis warranted? When should you consider cath ... Show More
1h 35m
Jul 2023
#263 ‒ Concussions and head trauma: symptoms, treatment, and recovery | Micky Collins, Ph.D.
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Michael “Micky” Collins is an internationally renowned expert in sports-related concussions and a consultant for multiple professional sports organi ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2024
Ep. 169 Navigating Type I Laryngeal Clefts in Children with Dr. Hamdy El-Hakim
In this episode, Dr. Hamdy El-Hakim, pediatric airway surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to review laryngeal clefts in children. First, Dr. El-Hakim describes the presentation of laryngeal clefts. Affected children have coughing ... Show More
1h 14m